Raw Vegan Spinach and Avocado Dip

Name: Raw Vegan Spinach and Avocado Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 5 cups organic baby spinach ((packed)); 1 organic avocado; 1/4 cup organic onion; 2 tablespoons organic lemon juice ((freshly squeezed)); 2 cloves organic garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

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My Raw Spinach and Avocado Dip is an easy and healthy recipe made with only 6 clean, real food ingredients that can be prepared in about 5 minutes! It's a perfect dish to keep on hand because it can be used for so many things and there's nothing like eating healthy food and the way it makes you feel afterwards!

Raw Vegan Spinach and Avocado Dip in a small decorative bowl in front of sliced avocado and a white bowl of fresh spinach.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe!
Ingredients
Why This Recipe is Healthy
Frequently Asked Questions
Karielyn's Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions
More Healthy Vegan Avocado Recipes

Why You'll Love This Recipe!

My top 3 favorite reasons:

Ready In About 5 Minutes: Can be prepared using only a food processor!
A Versatile Plant-Based Recipe: Perfect as a dip with grain-free chips or fresh veggies, as a spread in a wrap or grain-free bread or mixed with salad greens or pasta!
Made with Only 6 Clean, Real Food Ingredients: Basic ingredients you may already have on hand to make a fresh, nutrient-dense and vibrant dip!

Karielyn

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I usually make this when I want a savory snack and I have extra avocados or spinach that I need to make with something before they go bad.

However, when I have extra avocados and I want a sweet snack, I will make these Flourless Fudgy Chocolate Avocado Cookies.

Never a reason to let an avocado go to waste 🙂

My healthy plant-based recipe is not only quick and easy to make but also organic, raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, lectin-free, oil-free, mayonnaise-free, cream-free, no-cook, alkaline, paleo-friendly and Medical Medium® Compliant.

"Feel good about what you eat..."

- Karielyn Tillman

Ingredients

Here are the clean, real food ingredients I used to make this recipe. Try to buy organic if possible.

That's it! My Spinach and Avocado Dip is super easy to make!

Why This Recipe is Healthy

Here are "5 Fast Facts" of the primary ingredients in this recipe so:

You know what is in the food you are eating
You know that the ingredients are nutrient-dense and are nourishing your body
You will feel good about what you eat

Spinach

contains anti-inflammatory properties
high in antioxidants
super high in vitamin K (1,110.6% DV) and vitamin A (377.3% DV)
phytonutrients provide anti-cancer benefits
can help improve cardiovascular health

Avocado

excellent source of vitamin E
contains 25 essential nutrients
contains 2 - 3 times the potassium as one banana
has anti-inflammatory properties
can help lower cholesterol levels

Onion

rich source of sulfur compounds
excellent for cardiovascular health
inhibits bone loss in women
reduced blood pressure
lowers blood cholesterol levels

Garlic

regulates blood sugar levels
lowers high blood pressure
contains anti-bacterial and analgesic properties
anti-viral
helps to lower cholesterol levels

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Lemon Juice

rich source of sulfur compounds
excellent for cardiovascular health
inhibits bone loss in women
reduced blood pressure
lowers blood cholesterol levels

Himalayan Pink Salt

contains 84 minerals
unrefined, unprocessed, raw
promotes stable pH balance in cells
controls water levels in the body
aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Recipe Healthy?

In my opinion, yes!

Here's an example of a popular S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) Spinach and Avocado Dip:

Ingredients: Butter, Onion, Sour Cream, Greek Yogurt, Avocados, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Spinach

Although it has a relatively short ingredient list, it contains dairy and you have to cook it to prepare it.

My version is 100% vegan and can be prepared in about 5 minutes only using a food processor.

What Can I Use This Dip For?

This is a super versatile recipe that can be used with many gluten-free + vegan dishes such as:

1. As a Dip: With Homemade Grain-Free Chips or Crackers

2. With Sliced Veggies: Cucumbers, Red Bell Peppers, Carrots

3. Drizzle Over Roasted Veggies: Broccoli + Cauliflower, Baked Potato

4. As a Spread: On a wrap, sandwich, avocado toast

5. As a Pasta Sauce: On grain-free pasta or zucchini noodles

6. As a Dressing: Mixed in with salad greens

What Other Ingredients Could I Add to Change It Up?

Although the dip is amazing as is, there are several ingredients you could add to change the flavor profile for a little variety.

1. Jalapeno: This would give the recipe a spicy kick

2. Cilantro: This would pair well with the jalapeno to give it a more guacamole flavor

3. Lime Juice: Also would pair well with the jalapeno and cilantro

Is There Really No Cooking Needed for This Recipe?

Yes! That is one of the best parts of my recipe is there is no cooking needed!

No wilting the spinach, no chilling the spinach, no blanching or sautéing the spinach on the stovetop.

Just throw everything into a food processor and it's ready to go!

Can I Use Frozen Spinach?

Yes, you can use frozen spinach, but you would need to thaw it first and make sure that you squeeze out as much water as possible.

The texture may be slightly different due to the different textures of the spinach being broken down with the food processor, but the taste should be the same.

Is This Recipe Vegan?

Yes! Most homemade recipes use dairy such as sour cream, yogurt, and mayonnaise.

Even though you could "veganize" the recipe and use vegan "sour cream", vegan "yogurt" or vegan "mayonnaise", mine is one step better because even though it's vegan, it doesn't have any faux vegan ingredients.

100% vegan and 100% real food!

Karielyn's Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions

Here are some of my tips to make this recipe perfectly:

Baby Spinach: When measuring the spinach, make sure you use (5) packed cups.

Onion: I used white onions in this recipe, but feel free to use your favorite variety or whatever you have on hand. I do not recommend using a sweet onion since this is a savory recipe.

Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice will give the best flavor and nutrients since it hasn't been pasteurized, but you can also use store-bought organic lemon juice.

Himalayan Pink Salt: This is my salt of preference, however, it can always be substituted with sea salt.

Serving Size: This recipe will make approximately 1 ½ cups of dip. Nutritional information is for ¼ cup which is (1) serving.

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